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Introduction to the Automobile. Intro to Automotives. Automobile. What does the word mean? Auto- “ SELF” Mobile- “ MOVING” Definition: A self-propelled passenger vehicle that usually has four wheels and an internal-combustion engine, used for land transport. Manufacturer.
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Introduction to the Automobile Intro to Automotives
Automobile • What does the word mean? Auto- “SELF” Mobile- “MOVING” • Definition: A self-propelled passenger vehicle that usually has four wheels and an internal-combustion engine, used for land transport.
Manufacturer Is any company that produces vehicles…
Makes Makes are different brands owned by the manufacturers.
Model Model is a specific make of vehicle Navigator
Types of Vehicles Compacts Pickups Sports Cars Full Size Car Van SUV’s Mini Van
Engines… • Engine size is located on EPA sticker • Is the combined volume of the cylinders • Commonly listed in Liters (metric) or Cubic Inches (U.S.)
Engines… There are four main types of engine configurations • Inline • Opposed • Slant • “V”
Introduction to the Automobile Questions/Discussion…